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New York kicks off planning for 100-acre Aqueduct Racetrack redevelopment

Aerial view of Aqueduct Racetrack courtesy of Empire State Development. New York is moving forward with the redevelopment of the sprawling Aqueduct Racetrack site in South Ozone Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of the community engagement and planning process for 100 acres of the state-owned Queens racetrack, which will close this summer before moving horse racing operations to Belmont Park on Long Island. The state announced two workshops will take place this month to gather input from the public on priorities for the development, including housing, open space, and retail.

New York · 05-05

Bloodhorse.com

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NYRA Plans Events for Aqueduct Closing Weekend

The New York Racing Association will help connections and fans say farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack with a memorable closing weekend celebration June 27 and 28. Aqueduct Racetrack, affectionately known as the Big A, opened Sept. 27, 1894, on property that belonged to the old Brooklyn Water Works, which was home to a conduit that brought water to New York City from the vast Hempstead Plain.

New York, NY · 05-05

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State to begin redevelopment of massive Aqueduct Racetrack site

The state this month will begin planning its redevelopment of Queens’ Aqueduct Racetrack, which is set to be one of the largest empty plots of state-owned land when the horse racing complex closes its tracks for good in June. Planning for the massive redevelopment of the approximately 100-acre site...

New York, NY · 05-05

94.3 Lite FM - Feel Good Variety While You Work

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Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

New York · 05-02

Yahoo Sports

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Football fans slam New York Governor for making FIFA World Cup hosting claim

New York Governor Kathy Hochul tried to make a bold statement about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but it did not land the way she likely expected. With the tournament set to take place across multiple cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, several regions are positioning themselves as central hubs for the global event.

New York · 04-29

92.7/96.9 WRRV

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Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

New York · 04-30

101.5 WPDH

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Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

New York · 04-28

HuffPost

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REVEALED: The Free World Cup Fan Zones In New York

The home of the U.S. Open will trade tennis for soccer this summer.

New York · 04-28

Realtor.com News & Insights

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World Cup Costs Are Rising—NYC’s Answer Is Free Fan Events

As World Cup ticket prices, transit costs, and short-term rental demand rise, New York is trying to keep locals from being priced out.

New York, NY · 04-27

The Daily Post

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Sharing the Road: A Reminder of New York’s Bicycle and E-Bike Laws

With cycling on the rise across New York State, knowing the rules of the road isn’t just smart — it’s the law. Over the past several years, the streets of […]

New York · 04-23

PIX11

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Game plans set for World Cup in NY, NJ as local agencies wonder about costs

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The game plan for moving hundreds of thousands of fans around the New Jersey and New York area is taking shape during the World Cup in June and July. But it’s not just commuters and spectators scrutinizing schedules and prices. Local governments and businesses across New Jersey are also weighing logistics, […]

Bergen County, NJ · 04-20

On3.com

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New York high school football coach steps down after 10 seasons

After nearly 20 years in association with Ardsley High School (NY), Dan DiFalco has decided it’s time to step away from New York high school football sidelines. According to a letter released to the public on Friday morning, DiFalco announced that hes stepping down as the program’s head football coach. DiFalco had been the Panthers’ lead man for a decade and spent the previous nine seasons as an assistant coach. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] “After much thought and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step down as Head Varsity Football Coach ...

Ardsley, NY · 04-17

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‘Awfully high': Hochul shades NJ Transit over World Cup ticket price report

New York's governor, too, has feelings about that NJ Transit World Cup ticket prices report. A report by The Athletic on Tuesday indicated NJ Transit could charge more than $100 for a round-trip ticket between New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium on World Cup match days this summer. There...

New York, NY · 04-15

WBNG

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Former New York Giants players attend Section IV Flag Football Kick Off event

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 03-29

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St. John’s basketball carries the hopes of these political alums

For many New York politicos, March Madness is not just for the love of the game – it’s personal. Elected officials’ alma maters are vying for the NCAA title this year in both men’s and women’s hoops. Though in both brackets, most of New York’s teams did not make it through the first two rounds, their alums still enjoyed the ride – the exception, of course, being St. John’s University in Queens, as the men’s team made the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. Here are some of the New York politicians whose alma maters made March Madness.

New York, NY · 03-27

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Holland: Utrecht Dominators edge Giants in overtime thriller

The Utrecht Dominators (2-1) pulled off a dramatic 22–21 overtime victory against the Groningen Giants (1-2) in a back-and-forth Dutch Eredivisie showdown that came down to a gutsy two-point conversion stop. Fast start sets the tone. Utrecht struck immediately with a 68-yard touchdown pass on their opening drive, setting...

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 03-27

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Inside BBI: Dan Duggan of The Athletic Talks New York Giants

Inside BBI hosts John and Eric are joined by Dan Duggan, senior sportswriter covering the New York Giants for TheAthletic. We discuss free agency and the salary cap. You can watch or listen via:. Dan Duggan | Inside BBI. Eric Kennedy. Eric Kennedy is Editor-in-Chief of BigBlueInteractive.com, a publication of...

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 03-23

Lohud | The Journal News

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Three girls basketball teams achieve the ultimate goal

Some history was made at the New York State girls basketball championships last week. Albertus Magnus continued its dominance statewide, winning its third straight state championship and second in Class AAA. The Falcons have remained the gold standard in girls basketball in New York. Yonkers Montessori Academy became the first Yonkers basketball team in the modern era to win the a state championship, winning the Class B girls basketball title. Tappan Zee won its first state championship also, riding a dream season all the way to the Class A state championship. So we had a public school from Rockland, a private school from Rockland and a public school from the city of Yonkers in Westchester. Stephen Haynes and Frank Becerra Jr. were there for every basket, every moment and every celebration. Check out their work if you missed it. Also, the weather might not seem like it exactly yet, but I think it's spring. Thanks for reading, Phil This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Three girls basketball teams achieve the ultimate goal

Yonkers, NY · 03-24